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Suroyya Lomax

Summary

Educated individual in the Criminal Justice industry. Examined the roles of police, prosecution, and courts in the administration of justice in the United States. Dependable as well as disciplined, hardworking, and motivated. Proficiencies include: Strong foundation in the area of criminal justice. Excellent people-to-people skills; able to establish trust quickly. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experienced and comfortable working in high-stress, quick-response situations in the field

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Entitlement Eligibility Specialist

WellLife Network
Elmont, NY
11.2025 - Current

• Assess client eligibility for federal, state, and local entitlement programs including Medicaid, SNAP, SSI/SSDI, and housing assistance by reviewing financial, medical, and household documentation
• Conduct comprehensive intake interviews with clients to gather demographic and socioeconomic information needed to determine program eligibility and benefit levels

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files in compliance with agency standards, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality guidelines

• Guide clients through complex application processes, explaining eligibility criteria, required documentation, and program benefits in a clear and accessible manner

• Collaborate with social workers, case managers, and community partners to coordinate wraparound services and ensure clients received the full range of benefits available to them

• Monitor over 70 ongoing client cases to track eligibility status changes, process renewals, and ensure continued compliance with program requirements

• Identify and resolved discrepancies or gaps in client documentation to prevent delays or denials in benefit approvals

• Advocate on behalf of clients during appeals processes, preparing supporting documentation and communicating with program administrators to resolve disputes

• Maintain knowledge of evolving federal and state entitlement regulations to ensure accurate and current eligibility

  • Assist clients in navigating application processes and understanding program requirements.

MOSAIC Student Assistant

MOSAIC | SUNY Delhi
Delhi, New York
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment in the multicultural center, respecting diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated professional conduct through punctuality, integrity, and a commitment to learning.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the center, performing light administrative tasks as needed.
  • Assisted in planning and facilitating activities that reflect the center's values.
  • Interacted with visitors to provide support and create a positive atmosphere.
  • Participated in training sessions and team meetings to enhance skills.
  • Collaborated with student organizations to ensure a diverse schedule of activities.
  • Represented the center at campus events to promote its mission.
  • Supervised evening and weekend hours to maintain accessibility for students.

Intern

Kings County District Attorney's Office
Brooklyn, New York
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment in the multicultural center, respecting diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated professional conduct through punctuality, integrity, and a commitment to learning.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the center, performing light administrative tasks as needed.
  • Assisted in planning and facilitating activities that reflect the center's values.
  • Interacted with visitors to provide support and create a positive atmosphere.
  • Participated in training sessions and team meetings to enhance skills.
  • Collaborated with student organizations to ensure a diverse schedule of activities.
  • Represented the center at campus events to promote its mission.
  • Supervised evening and weekend hours to maintain accessibility for students.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice

State University of New York at Delhi
Delhi, New York
05.2025

Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Data entry
  • Microsoft office
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Conflict resolution

Microsoft Word

Responsibility

Communication

Time management

Advocacy

Timeline

Entitlement Eligibility Specialist

WellLife Network
11.2025 - Current

MOSAIC Student Assistant

MOSAIC | SUNY Delhi
01.2025 - 05.2025

Intern

Kings County District Attorney's Office
06.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice

State University of New York at Delhi

AWARDS

President's Award for Diversity & Inclusion Excellence, SUNY Delhi, 2025-03

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Student Representative Equity Council Nov 2024 - May 2025

  • Served as a student voice for increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus.
  • Club President Black Student Union President | Delhi, New York Aug 2024 - May 2025 The Black Student Union strives to embrace Blackness in all its forms by creating an intellectual, cultural, and social environment for students at SUNY Delhi through awareness, education and action. The Black Student Union strives to:
  • Promote a culture of Unity for Black Students
  • Cultivate young Leaders
  • Extend a hand of Service
  • Set the standard of Excellence in all of its endeavors
  • Led and oversaw all events, communications, work efforts by members, etc.
  • Promoted events for the club
  • Supported executive board members

Undergraduate Student Model Senate | Albany, New York Mar 2025 

  • https://etrinternship.cuny.edu/sites/programs/model-nys-senate-project/
  • A few students are picked to represent their campus. This is a leadership development program that includes visits from legislative senators, students departing a topic on the senate floor. Students are introduced to a more interactive role debating a political and policy process that can affect them or their loved ones in the future. This allows for students to understand the process for when bills are passed.
  • Attended training at SUNY Capitol
  • Presented a proposal on affordable housing with an assigned senator and district.
  • Had the opportunity to network with CUNY and SUNY students, professionals, and people from political offices.
  • Help Desk associate CIS Help Desk | SUNY Delhi Sep 2024 - Jan 2025
  • The CIS help desk is a space to help SUNY Delhi staff, faculty, and students with Helped faculty, staff, and students with computer issues (password resets, MFA resets, equipment loans, clearing Cache, etc)
  • Fixed monitors in the classroom
  • Answered the phone to help faculty, staff, and students if they could not come to the office in person
  • Fixed the printer when it was down
  • Changed toners and restocked paper in printers around campus